When Anna welcomed her son Joshua into the world, she was full of excitement and love. But as a first-time mum raising a baby on her own, things soon began to feel overwhelming. Having recently moved to the area, Anna had no local support network. When Joshua was just three months old, her Health Visitor referred her to Home-Start South Warwickshire. Looking back, Anna describes that time as filled with anxiety and self-doubt.“I was full of anxiety and constantly doubting mys

At Home-Start South Warwickshire, our volunteers give something incredibly valuable – their time, empathy and a listening ear. Maddy shares what inspired her to join and the difference she has seen. Inspired by Lived Experience Maddy’s journey into volunteering began through a friend who co-manages the Banbury branch of Home-Start. “When she told me about the amazing work her team do, it sounded like such a respectful, caring approach to supporting families. It really resonat

We’re thrilled to announce our two incredible London Marathon runners for 2026, both taking on this epic challenge to raise vital funds for Home-Start South Warwickshire. Together, they hope to raise over £2,000 each to support local families when they need it most. Kate and Dave on one of their many training runs Dave Woolcock: Turning “One Day” Into Now Dave, a dad of one and long-time supporter of Home-Start, has always had the London Marathon quietly on his bucket list. “

Rose and Chris were first introduced to Home-Start South Warwickshire during Rose’s pregnancy with their youngest daughter, Willow....

At Home-Start South Warwickshire, families are at the heart of everything we do – but it’s our dedicated staff team who make it all...

When Claire and Alex became new parents, they were overwhelmed by a deep sense of isolation. With no close friends or family nearby, and...

This year’s London Marathon was nothing short of incredible — from the roaring crowds to the unforgettable atmosphere, it was a...

We’re absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news — The Springtime Sparkle Ball 2025 has raised an incredible £31,302.23 for...

Home-Start South Warwickshire is thrilled to announce the return of The Springtime Sparkle Ball on  Saturday, 22nd March 2025 . This...

For families facing challenges like family breakdown, grief, mental illness, poor housing, and financial hardship, there can be little...

Abby’s life had reached a point where she felt completely overwhelmed. “I was feeling desperate, isolated, chaotic, hopeless, and lonely,”...

Natasha and Andre were initially referred to Home-Start South Warwickshire by their local Health Visitor. Natasha was unsure about what...

We are thrilled to announce that our recent Golf Day at Stratford-upon-Avon Golf Club was a resounding success, raising just under £8,000...

A formidable team of 24, comprising 23 incredible mums and one fearless man are gearing up to take on the challenge of a lifetime at the...

Last month, we had the pleasure of sitting down with one of our remarkable volunteers, Claire Field, who has been an integral part of...

As the Christmas season approaches, we are calling on the community to join our Christmas appeal and provide much-needed support to local...

The Heart-warming Journey of Home-Start South Warwickshire: A Vision Turned Reality

When Ellie first heard about Home-Start South Warwickshire from a fellow twin mum, she wasn't sure if she needed help. However, upon...

Starting in September Home-Start South Warwickshire will be running a support and socialise group for expectant parents who are around...

For the past year, Sian Evans has been volunteering with Home-Start South Warwickshire. Spurred on by her time spent with mums who have...